HONEYWELL TO ACQUIRE JOHNSON MATTHEY'S CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES BUSINESS, EXPANDING PORTFOLIO OF LEADING CATALYST AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES
Rhea-AI Summary
Positive
- £1.8 billion acquisition expected to be accretive to Honeywell's adjusted EPS in first full year
- Expands installed base and capabilities across refining, petrochemical and renewable fuels
- Enables comprehensive solutions offering for lower emission fuels production
- Significant cost synergies expected from integration with UOP and Honeywell Process Solutions
- Strengthens Honeywell's position in critical energy technology provision
Negative
- High acquisition cost at 11x estimated 2025 EBITDA
- Long closing timeline extending to 1H 2026
- Subject to regulatory approvals which could delay or affect the deal
- Integration challenges with 1,900 employees across multiple countries
News Market Reaction – HON
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- Unlocks strategic growth by increasing Honeywell's installed base and creating a more integrated offering across catalyst and process technologies
- Expands Honeywell UOP's capabilities with addition of significant installed base across refining, petrochemical and renewable fuels
- Enhances Honeywell's existing catalyst portfolio with complementary offerings and grows renewable fuels capabilities
- Anticipated synergies with both UOP and Honeywell Process Solutions businesses, benefiting from Honeywell's leading aftermarket capabilities
- Expected to be accretive to Honeywell's adjusted EPS in the first full year of ownership and to add attractive high growth vectors with runway for material cost synergies
Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies' business model complements Honeywell's existing UOP business of selling catalyst and process technologies and expands its installed base across refining and petrochemical catalysts. In addition, with an expanded portfolio, Honeywell will for the first time be able to offer customers a comprehensive solution for the production of lower emission, critical fuels including sustainable methanol, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), blue hydrogen and blue ammonia, which enhance energy security and reduce emissions. The resulting offerings will provide licensed technology, engineering, services and catalysts to convert hydrocarbon and renewable feedstocks to high-value end products.
"The acquisition of Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business broadens Honeywell's role as a world-class technology provider of critical energy needed to drive growth into the future – further strengthening our model of combining process technologies and process automation," said Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell. "As demand for diversified sources of energy continues accelerating, we will better enable Honeywell to offer the innovation our customers need."
Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business segment is a leading provider of catalyst manufacturing and process technology licensing. It has approximately 1,900 employees and is headquartered in
"As we continue to expand and evolve our ESS portfolio, acquiring Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business will provide our customers a comprehensive and cost-effective approach to transition their businesses to high-value products with lower emissions," said Ken West, President and CEO of Honeywell's ESS segment. "Together, we will be able to create an integrated solution while also diversifying our UOP projects and service offerings to help our customers around the world continue innovating and driving energy security for the future."
The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in the first year and will add attractive high growth vectors to Honeywell's ESS business.
The acquisition follows Honeywell's announcement of the planned spin off of its Aerospace Technologies business along with the planned spin off of its Advanced Materials business, which will result in three publicly listed industry leaders with distinct strategies and growth drivers.
Since December 2023, Honeywell has announced a number of strategic actions to drive organic growth and simplify its portfolio, including approximately
Honeywell's acquisition of Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business segment is expected to close by 1H 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of certain regulatory approvals.
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